Erbe Medical Recalls ERBEFLO CleverCap CO2 Tubing Sets
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Erbe Medical, LLC is recalling 260,962 units of ERBEFLO CleverCap CO2 Hybrid Tubing/Cap Sets due to a connector configuration that may cause unintended water flow leading to aspiration risks.
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This notice was issued by FDA on May 26, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Erbe Medical, LLC initiated a voluntary recall of ERBEFLO CleverCap CO2 devices after determining that the distal irrigation segment connector configuration may be more susceptible to unintended water flow from the distal tip under unsupported third-party connector use conditions. This may lead to water aspiration, which may progress to aspiration pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or respiratory failure.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 260,962 units distributed nationwide in the United States, including the states of IL, NY, CA, WA, UT, KY, PA, TX, AL, OH, FL, IN, NJ, NH, MI, CT, AR, MN, WI, AZ, CO, WV, MT, HI, TN, GA, VA, OK, RI, MO, NM, ID, SC, WY, KS, NC, MS, OR, MD, MA, DE, NE, AK, IA, DC, ME, LA, SD, ND, VT, PR, and NV. Affected products include:
- ERBEFLO CleverCap CO2: Hybrid CO2 Tubing/Cap Set for Olympus Scopes & CO2 Sources, REF: 20325-239
- Hybrid CO2 Tubing/Cap Set for Olympus Scopes & UCR, REF: 20325-240
- Hybrid CO2 Tubing/Cap Set for Olympus Scopes, REF: 20325-206
- Hybrid CO2 Tubing/Cap Set for Pentax Scopes, REF: 20325-207
- ERBEFLO CleverCap Hybrid CO2 Tubing/Cap Set for Fujifilm Scopes, REF: 20325-248
- Hybrid CO2 Tubing/Cap Set for Fujinon Scopes, REF: 20325-208
Specific lot numbers and UDI-DI codes are listed under FDA recall number Z-2062-2026 (Class II). The recalling firm is located in Tempe, AZ.
What You Should Do
The recall is ongoing and was initiated voluntarily by the firm on March 31, 2026. Consumers should refer to FDA guidance for the affected devices.
Why This Matters
The recalled devices are used to provide sterile water/CO2/air to endoscopes, and the identified issue may result in serious respiratory complications under certain use conditions.
Source
FDA recall Z-2062-2026. https://www.fda.gov
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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